Lady Anne felt guilty for introducing Princess Margaret to Roddy Llewellyn. However, multiple reports indicate that during Princess Margaret's funeral, Queen Elizabeth expressed her gratitude by saying, "I'd just like to say, Anne, it was rather difficult at moments, but I thank you so much for introducing Princess Margaret to Roddy because he made her really happy."
This statement clearly illustrates Queen Elizabeth's understanding that despite the temporary turmoil caused by scandals, the ultimate goal was the happiness of her beloved sister, Princess Margaret. While the queen likely despised the negative press generated by the affair, it appears that her concern was more about the media frenzy than the relationship itself.
The press relentlessly hounded Princess Margaret and Roddy Llewellyn, with one headline boldly proclaiming, "Give up Roddy or quit!" Ironically, the infidelities of Lord Snowdon, Princess Margaret's husband at the time, were conveniently overlooked. In the face of mounting pressure, Llewellyn eventually issued a public statement apologizing to the queen and requesting that the media respect their privacy. Despite the intense scrutiny, their relationship endured for five more years following the scandal, even though that many report that Princess Margaret was never the same after her divorce.
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